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Spike in crypto complaints prompts public alert by HP cyber police

23 Jun 2025 | 12:21 PM

Shimla, June 23(UNI) Amid a surge in cyber fraud linked to cryptocurrency, the Himachal Pradesh Cyber Crime Branch has issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution while dealing in digital assets.

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NGT takes cognisance of viral video showing garbage littering in Kasol forests

NGT takes cognisance of viral video showing garbage littering in Kasol forests

23 Jun 2025 | 10:46 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) Taking serious note of viral videos showing rampant garbage dumping in forested areas of Kasol in Himachal Pradesh, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated suo motu proceedings under environmental laws and directed key authorities to respond with action taken reports.

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HP HC: BPL certificate enough for recruitment benefits, no need for separate income proof

23 Jun 2025 | 10:40 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that a valid BPL certificate issued by the competent authority is sufficient for awarding BPL marks in recruitment. The court ruled that asking for a separate income certificate in such cases is unjustified and arbitrary.

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Man held for theft found dead in Kala Amb lock-up; two cops suspended

Man held for theft found dead in Kala Amb lock-up; two cops suspended

23 Jun 2025 | 9:50 AM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) A man arrested on theft charges in Kala Amb area of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district was found dead inside the police lock-up on Sunday, triggering a magisterial inquiry and departmental action against two police personnel.

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Two labourers killed in Raigarh tractor accident

Two labourers killed in Raigarh tractor accident

22 Jun 2025 | 9:31 PM

Raigarh, June 22 (UNI) Two labourers were killed on the spot when a tractor carrying gravel and cement lost control and overturned in a field after rolling down a slope in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Sunday.

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MP: Four arrested for murder of Dalit youth in Sagar

MP: Four arrested for murder of Dalit youth in Sagar

22 Jun 2025 | 9:29 PM

Sagar, June 22 (UNI) Four accused were arrested for murder of a youth from Dalit community in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

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MP: Couple killed, three kids injured in truck-auto collision

MP: Couple killed, three kids injured in truck-auto collision

22 Jun 2025 | 7:37 PM

Bhind, June 22 (UNI) A couple were killed and their two children and a grand daughter injured in an accident in Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

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Amit Shah virtually inaugurates NFSU and I-Hub in Chhattisgarh

Amit Shah virtually inaugurates NFSU and I-Hub in Chhattisgarh

22 Jun 2025 | 6:58 PM

Raipur, Jun 22 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and I-Hub Raipur in Nava Raipur on Sunday.

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Naxals kill two on suspicion of being informers

22 Jun 2025 | 6:41 PM

Bijapur, Jun 22 (UNI) Two people, including a former Naxalite, were allegedly killed by Naxalites in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh last night on suspicion of being informers.

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Special focus on better road connectivity to flourish J&K tourism: DyCM

Special focus on better road connectivity to flourish J&K tourism: DyCM

22 Jun 2025 | 3:41 PM

Jammu, June 22 (UNI) Terming tourism as backbone of economy, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary has said that the government is focusing on better road connectivity to flourish tourism across Jammu and Kashmir.

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US has pushed region closer to global conflict: Mehbooba

US has pushed region closer to global conflict: Mehbooba

22 Jun 2025 | 2:26 PM

Srinagar, June 22 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti
on Sunday said that US has dangerously escalated tensions by plunging the region into a new wave of violence and edging the world closer to the brink of a global conflict.

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Punjab: Prominent farmer leader dies in road accident

Punjab: Prominent farmer leader dies in road accident

22 Jun 2025 | 2:03 PM

Phagwara, Jun 22 (UNI) In a tragic incident, prominent and outspoken farmer leader Jathedar Kashmir Singh Jandiala, associated with the Bharti Kisan Union (Rajewal), lost his life in a road accident late last evening.

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Punjab: Two held on suspicion of espionage

Punjab: Two held on suspicion of espionage

22 Jun 2025 | 2:00 PM

Chandigarh, Jun 22 (UNI) Amritsar rural police have apprehended two persons on suspicion of carrying out espionage activities on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Punjab police said on Sunday.

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Punjab: Migrant couple fatally knocked down by car

22 Jun 2025 | 1:59 PM

Phagwara, June 22 (UNI) A farm labourer couple died after a speeding car hit them in Punjab's Kapurthala district, police said on Sunday.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference to be held in Dharamshala on June 30 & July 1

22 Jun 2025 | 1:54 PM

Dharamshala, June 22 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly will host the annual conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region-II at the Tapovan Assembly complex here on June 30 and July 1.

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